Kia Sportage
$34,699 – $35,450
Rating: 4.6/10
Kia Sportage
$34,699 – $35,450
Honda CR-V
$37,899 – $38,650
Chevrolet Silverado 1500
$53,599 – $54,800
AI Comparison Summary
Comparing Kia Sportage vs Honda CR-V vs Chevrolet Silverado 1500. Kia Sportage offers the strongest value on price. Honda CR-V leads on expert rating.
Category Winners
Overall Winner
Honda CR-V
Best Value
Kia Sportage
Fuel Economy
Kia Sportage
Performance
Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Honda CR-V
$37,899 – $38,650
Rating: 4.7/10
Chevrolet Silverado 1500
$53,599 – $54,800
Rating: 4.5/10
| Specification |
Kia Sportage |
Honda CR-V |
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Kia | Honda | Chevrolet |
| Model | Sportage | CR-V | Silverado 1500 |
| Year | 2026 | 2026 | 2026 |
| Type | — | Suv | — |
| Body Style | Compact Crossover SUV | Compact Crossover SUV | Full-Size Pickup Truck |
| Current Price | $34,699 – $35,450 | $37,899 – $38,650 | $53,599 – $54,800 |
| MSRP | $35,450 | $38,650 | $54,800 |
| Dealer Price | $34,199 | $37,299 | $52,499 |
| Engine | 1.6L Turbo Hybrid System | 1.5L Turbo Inline-4 | 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 |
| Horsepower | 227 hp (net combined) | 190 hp | 355 hp |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | 179 lb-ft | 383 lb-ft |
| 0–60 mph | Approx. 7.2 sec (0-60 mph) | Approx. 8.0 sec (0-60 mph) | Approx. 6.1 sec (0-60 mph) |
| Top Speed | Approx. 118 mph | Approx. 116 mph | Approx. 112 mph |
| Fuel Type | Hybrid | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Mileage / MPG | 38 MPG combined (AWD hybrid) | 29 MPG combined | 18 MPG combined (EPA est., configuration dependent) |
| Range (EV) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Emissions | Low-emission certified (market dependent) | Meets applicable U.S. federal and state standards | Meets applicable U.S. federal and state standards |
| Battery | Lithium-ion polymer hybrid battery | N/A | N/A |
| Charging | Self-charging hybrid (regenerative + engine) | N/A | N/A |
| Expert Rating | 4.6/10 | 4.7/10 | 4.5/10 |
| Community Reviews | 1020 | 1340 | 870 |
| Performance Score | 8.5 | 8.2 | 8.8 |
| Comfort Score | 8.8 | 9.2 | 8.6 |
| Safety Score | 9.2 | 9.4 | 8.9 |
| Fuel Economy Score | 9.3 | 9.0 | 7.9 |
| Technology Score | 9.0 | 8.8 | 9.0 |
| Value Score | 9.1 | 9.0 | 8.7 |
| Pros | Bold and modern exterior design; Strong hybrid power and torque; Competitive fuel economy with AWD; Dual 12.3-inch displ... | Spacious and practical cabin design; Strong standard and available safety tech; Comfortable ride and quiet interior; Com... | Strong maximum towing capability; Broad engine and trim lineup; Useful trailer and bed technologies; Large infotainment... |
| Cons | Ride can feel firm on rough roads; Rear visibility can feel limited; Higher trims increase cost quickly; Not the most en... | Acceleration is adequate rather than sporty; Higher trims increase total cost quickly; No dedicated performance-oriented... | Ride quality can feel firm on rough surfaces; Fuel economy is average for the segment; Some advanced features locked to... |